color lifting technique - nataliegramleystamps

Here is another very fun way to use masks! We now have three choices of decorative mask groupings. Basic Patterns (#150697) and Plenty of Patterns (#155553) on page 128 in the Annual Catalog and the newest set of masks in the July – December mini catalog called Adorning Designs Decorative Masks on page 8 that coordinate beautifully with the new Gingerbread and Peppermint Suite.
Today’s card uses the geometric design from the Plenty of Patterns mask set to create the background technique called Color Lifting!

I started with a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock (#159276) and taped it to one of my Stamparatus plates (#146276) (just another great use for this wonderful tool!) I used some old washi tape to create an even border around the cardstock and hold it in place. I took the wide Water Painter brush (#151298) and wet the entire surface of the paper.
I then dipped the wide brush into Polished Pink ink (#155712) and watercolored the entire exposed surface of the Basic White cardstock.

Allow the cardstock to dry (Naturally or with the help of a heat tool (#129053). Adhere the decorative mask on top of the watercolored cardstock being careful to place the extra washi tape that will secure the mask outside of the painted surface of the cardstock.

Once secure, fill a Stampin Spritzer with water and spritz water lightly onto a paper towel and blot the colored cardstock between the mask. (Be careful not to get the paper towel too wet – you do not want the water to run under the mask.)

The water will lift the color off of the exposed areas and leave the color full strength in the areas under the plastic of the decorative mask creating a reverse mask pattern.
Remove the mask.